D.G. Shipton
What
genre do you write?
What
made you want to be a writer?
I have enjoyed
reading since I was young child. I have always been an imaginative person. I
began writing as a hobby when I was in the second or third grade. I think we were told to write a story then,
and I loved the assignment.
How
do you feel about the writing community as a whole?
I have found a
lot of support and strength from being in a couple of online writers’
groups. I learned a lot about the ins
and outs of writing and working toward publishing of my book.
Have
you or will you be willing to collaborate with other authors in the future?
I haven’t ever
really thought about working with someone else on a book before. I think working in a group sharing editing
and advice is a great thing. I just have
never really thought about working in collaboration with anyone at this time.
Tell
us about your book and if it’s upcoming or already published.
My book, “DRAGONS OF HYPERBOREA” is a futuristic,
space science-fiction/fantasy story. The
story is based in a future where humanity has been given a second chance at
living in a new solar system. In this
future a group of Fidelian Knights are trying to keep faith and preserve
humanity’s knowledge.
“DRAGONS OF HYPERBOREA,” centers around
Skylar, a boy who is a knight trainee, his cousin, and their friends. They become stranded on a world trying to
remain at peace and out of a war with evil forces that want to control the
planets of the Elysium System of planets.
On the planet of Hyperborea, they must fight the enemy Varangian forces,
and an evil witch. They also are
confronted with a legend of dragons.
Together they must strive to help the planet and try to find their way
back to the safety of their own forces.
Is
your book or upcoming book an eBook, paperback, or both?
The book is
available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook through most online retail
sources. I originally released only
through Kindle, and Createspace in July of 2017. I reformatted the book and rereleased it more
openly through Ingramspark in May of this year.
Is
this your first book?
Yes, this is the
first book I’ve ever published. “DRAGONS OF HYPERBOREA” has become the
first of a series as well. I’m calling
the series “The Fidelian Knights Series”.
Are
you planning to write more?
I currently have
a couple of books in process.
First, I have a
second book in “The Fidelian Knight
Series: AVALON ONE” which I am
hoping to have out by the fall of 2018. This second book follows Skylar to the
home of the Fidelian Knights and confronts his own family’s history and could
determine if he remains a Knight in training.
I am also
working on a science/fiction fantasy book, “FOREST
OF AZTALAN,” which is about a young girl who joins her parents in search of
an ancient American city and the possible treasure.
Is
there anything you would say to other writers, that want to write and publish a
book?
Keep
writing. Write what you enjoy, and don’t
let others discourage you. Understand
the difference between helpful criticism and those who just want to rain on your
parade. Write because it’s a passion and
joy, not to worry about getting paid.
And, edit, edit, edit. We may not
love editing, but without it a good story can be easily ruined.
Where
can my readers find your book and how they can follow you on social media?
Leave only links that you want open to the public.
You can find the
book available in hardcover through Barnes and Noble, paperback at most online
distributors, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and many local book
stores. The eBook is available through
all major distributors including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Apple.
You can keep up
with my thoughts on life, and upcoming projects through my Website: http://dgshipton.com.
You can
also follow me on Twitter @dgshipton https://twitter.com/dgshipton
and on my
FaceBook Page: D.G. Shipton https://www.facebook.com/DGSHIP/
Thank
you so much for sharing with us D.G. Creating other worlds and universes is the center of every Science
Fiction and Fantasy writer’s inspiration, and your books sound like a great
read that does just that. Make sure to check out D.G. books or follow him by
using the links above.
As Always, Happy Reading and Writing
Everyone
G. D. Talbot
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